Vulnerability Description
The pop3 Proxy in Astaro Security Gateway (ASG) 7 does not perform virus scanning of attachments that exceed the maximum attachment size, and passes these attachments, which allows remote attackers to bypass this scanning via a large attachment.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Astaro | Security Gateway | 7.0 |
References
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/2981
- http://www.hescominsoon.com/archives/773
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/475642/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/477120/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1018543
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/35827
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/2981
- http://www.hescominsoon.com/archives/773
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/475642/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/477120/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1018543
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/35827
FAQ
What is CVE-2007-4242?
CVE-2007-4242 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). The pop3 Proxy in Astaro Security Gateway (ASG) 7 does not perform virus scanning of attachments that exceed the maximum attachment size, and passes these attachments, which allows remote attackers to...
How severe is CVE-2007-4242?
CVE-2007-4242 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2007-4242?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Astaro Security Gateway.